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Northanger Abbey, Chapter 5
Mr. Tilney is still missing, but Catherine and Isabella's friendship is quickly growing deeper. They bond over the many interests that unite young women, dresses, balls, flirtations, and most of all, novels. While some people may disparage
Friday Favorites: Emma - An Excusion to Box Hill
It's time at last for the day Emma has long been awaiting: the visit to Box Hill. With their picnic baskets in tow, the Highbury set make their way to explore the nearby attraction. But the summer heat is getting to Frank Churchill, and he
Northanger Abbey, Chapter 4
After making her first real acquaintance in Bath, Catherine is eager to meet Mr. Tilney again, but he is nowhere to be found. But fortunately for both Catherine and Mrs. Allen, another set of acquaintances is on the way: the Thorpes. Mrs. T
Friday Favorites: Emma - A Day at Donwell Abbey
The weather is getting warmer, and that means it's the perfect time to explore the great outdoors. When the initial plan of going to Box Hill is delayed, Mr. Knightley invites a party of friends to his home at Donwell Abbey to partake in hi
Northanger Abbey, Chapter 3
After a week in Bath, Catherine Morland has finally made an acquaintance, and he's a delightful one. She's introduced to a young man named Tilney, who is lively, intelligent, and nearly handsome. He's a witty dance partner, and Catherine is
Friday Favorites: Emma - Mr. Knightley Grows Suspicious
Summer has arrived at Hartfield, and it's full of schemes and connivances, at least for Emma. But Mr. Knightley isn't so sure that her hopes will come to fruition. He's lately observed that there appears to be some sort of understanding, pe
Northanger Abbey, Chapter 2
Armed with advice from her mother and ten guineas from her father, Catherine Morland is ready to set off on her journey to Bath with the Allens. But when they arrive, they realize that it will be harder than they realized to fit in. Though
Friday Favorites: Emma - Harriet Lets Go of Mr. Elton
Harriet has recovered from her unfortunate run-in after the ball, and with her recovery has come a new mental clarity. She is at last completely over her attachment to Mr. Elton. To mark the end of her affection, Harriet has come to Hartfie
Northanger Abbey, Chapter 1
Catherine Morland may not have been born to be a heroine, but she's about to find out what it's like to become one. She has emerged from a childhood filled with dirt, sports, and other tomboyish pursuits into an adolescence of novels and po
Friday Favorites: Emma - Frank Churchill Saves Harriet
Emma is still buzzing from the wonderful night at the Highbury ball, when Frank Churchill and a dazed Harriet show up on her doorstep. She soon learns the whole story: Harriet was attacked by ruffians on her way home from the ball, and was
Announcing Our Next Novel
We've once again made it through another novel, and we're back in your feed to announce what's coming next! We're so grateful for your continued support as we made our way through Sense and Sensibility, and we're thrilled to announce that o
Friday Favorites: Emma - The Highbury Ball
With Frank Churchill back in town, there is at last nothing to prevent the long-awaited Highbury ball from taking place. Though Frank is noticeably cooler towards Emma than before, it doesn't bother her too much, because her night is full o
Sense and Sensibility, Chapter 50
At long last, the Dashwood sisters' is coming to a close. Edward and Elinor are married and settled at Delaford, allowing Marianne to get closer to Colonel Brandon and deepen her own attachment. Meanwhile, the Ferrars family reconciles in i
Friday Favorites: Emma - Frank Churchill is Returning
This week's Friday Favorites brings us the final stretch of Emma's Hartfield dinner party, and Mr. Weston and Mrs. Elton have found each other for a lively conversation. That is, if you consider Mr. Weston musing about his son while Mrs. El
Sense and Sensibility, Chapter 49
Upon learning of his freedom from Lucy Steele, Edward's immediate destination was Barton, to seek Elinor's hand in marriage. With his objective achieved at last, the two lovers are free to reflect on the past and plot what is to come. Meanw
Friday Favorites: Emma - Mrs. Elton Makes Plans for Jane
With the meal concluded, the ladies make their way to drawing room for post-dinner conversation. Mrs. Elton, ignoring Emma entirely, focuses all her attention on Jane Fairfax, eager for an early intervention to help Jane secure a position a
Sense and Sensibility, Chapter 48
Elinor must come to terms with Edward's marriage to Lucy. That's what she's trying to convince herself of, when none other than Edward himself shows up at the Dashwoods' doorstep. They all believe he must be at Barton to break the news hims
Friday Favorites: Emma - Jane Fairfax's Rainy Walk to the Post Office
Mrs. Elton continues to be the talk of the town in Highbury, and Emma, not to be outdone, arranges a dinner party for her. The dinner also gives Emma a chance to make good on her renewed desire to be a friend to Jane Fairfax by including he
Sense and Sensibility, Chapter 47
Back at Barton, the Dashwoods come together to reflect after Elinor tells her family of what was said during Willoughby's visit. Marianne is slowly understanding that Willoughby would never have been a good match for her, though it takes he
Friday Favorites: Emma - Mrs. Elton Sets Her Sights on Jane Fairfax
Mrs. Elton is settling into Highbury, and has yet to give Emma any reason to reconsider her initial opinion of her. In fact, Mrs. Elton fixes on another young lady as the target of her attention, none other than Jane Fairfax. What is most s
Sense and Sensibility, Chapter 46
Marianne's recovery continues, and the Dashwoods are at last able to depart Cleveland and make their way back home to Barton. Illness has made Marianne more reflective than usual, and she is sincere in her desire to improve herself and expr
Friday Favorites: Emma - Meet Mrs. Elton
Highbury has a new resident, and she is certainly something. At long last, Mr. Elton's bride has arrived, and Emma finds her positively insufferable. Between Mrs. Elton's comparisons between Highbury and her brother's estate, Maple Grove, h
Sense and Sensibility, Chapter 45
Willoughby may be gone, but Colonel Brandon and Mrs. Dashwood have arrived, and they are thankful to hear that Marianne is on her way to recovery. And Mrs. Dashwood brings even better news: Colonel Brandon has confessed his love for Mariann
Friday Favorites: Emma - Is Emma in Love?
Frank Churchill has left Highbury, leaving Emma to contemplate her feelings. Could she be in love? Emma is unconvinced of her own feelings for Frank, though it's evident that he has clearly formed an attachment to her. And an offhand commen
Sense and Sensibility, Chapter 44
Willoughby has arrived at Cleveland, and he is demanding to be heard. Though Elinor is skeptical, she gives him a chance to tell his side of the story. He is apologetic in his own way, confessing his real love for Marianne, while feeling co
Friday Favorites: Emma - Frank Churchill Departs
Preparations are well underway for the Highbury ball when Frank Churchill receives an unexpected summons back to Enscombe. The news is a shock to everyone, and Frank dolefully calls on his Highbury friends: Miss Fairfax and the Bateses, and
Sense and Sensibility, Chapter 43
Marianne is still unwell, and her illness is worse than everyone first thought. When the apothecary mentions an infection, the Palmers quickly set off to protect themselves. Mrs. Jennings is convinced of the worst, while Elinor does not all
Friday Favorites: Emma - Emma and Frank Plan a Ball
It may be possible to do without dancing entirely, but now that Frank Churchill has gotten a taste of dancing in Highbury, he wants more. That's why he's taken it upon himself to plan a ball, and he's enlisted the help of Emma and the Westo
Sense and Sensibility, Chapter 42
At long last, the Dashwood sisters' time in London is coming to a close. After a brief goodbye to John and Fanny, they join Mrs. Jennings, Colonel Brandon, and the Palmers in making their way to Cleveland, the Palmers' estate. Upon arrival,
Friday Favorites: Emma - Emma and Frank Call on the Bateses
After their outing in Highbury, Emma and Harriet join Frank and Mrs. Weston at the Bateses' to hear Jane Fairfax's new pianoforte. Frank openly speculates on the nature of the gift, which they presume is from the Dixons, and his manner seem
